Honorable Myra Crownover, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2752 by Zerwas (Relating to a chronic respiratory disease state strategic plan developed by the Department of State Health Services.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require that the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), in collaboration with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) develop a strategic plan to significantly reduce morbidity and mortality from chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The bill authorizes DSHS to convene workgroups as necessary; membership requirements are specified. The bill would require that DSHS deliver the strategic plan to the legislature and the governor by December 31, 2016, and the legislation would expire on January 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
529 Health and Human Services Commission, 537 State Health Services, Department of